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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.31 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Egypt and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Egypt.

1.40 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.55 EUR (0.64 USD) in Egypt and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Egypt.

0.55 EUR
2.15 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in Egypt and 17.01 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Egypt.

7.66 EUR
17.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.03 EUR (8.24 USD) in Egypt and 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Egypt.

7.03 EUR
15.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.9 EUR (4.57 USD) in Egypt and 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Egypt.

3.90 EUR
13.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Egypt and 16.21 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

1.76 EUR
16.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Egypt and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Egypt.

1.09 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Egypt.

1.31 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Egypt and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Egypt.

1.59 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.31 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

0.20 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Egypt.

0.52 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.05 EUR (3.58 USD) in Egypt and 14.64 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Egypt.

3.05 EUR
14.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Egypt and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Egypt.

0.81 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.37 EUR (0.44 USD) in Egypt and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Egypt.

0.37 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Egypt.

0.47 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Egypt and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Egypt.

0.39 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Egypt and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Egypt.

0.63 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.96 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

8.96 EUR
7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

0.31 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.74 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Egypt and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Egypt.

1.32 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Egypt and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Egypt.

1.23 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in Egypt and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Egypt.

2.64 EUR
10.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.39 EUR (5.15 USD) in Egypt and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Egypt.

4.39 EUR
10.23 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 17.58 EUR (20.61 USD) in Egypt and 119.41 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Egypt.

17.58 EUR
119.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.52 EUR (4.12 USD) in Egypt and 22.18 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Egypt.

3.52 EUR
22.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Egypt.

0.13 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.72 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.82 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 6.24 EUR (7.32 USD) in Egypt and 112.58 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Egypt.

6.24 EUR
112.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.26 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

0.26 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Egypt and 35.82 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

0.88 EUR
35.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.19 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Egypt.

0.19 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Egypt.

0.35 EUR
4.26 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.16 EUR (3.71 USD) in Egypt and 17.06 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Egypt.

3.16 EUR
17.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 14.64 EUR (17.17 USD) in Egypt and 134.56 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

14.64 EUR
134.56 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.11 EUR (7.17 USD) in Egypt and 55.44 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

6.11 EUR
55.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 19.38 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 180.03 EUR (211.07 USD) in Egypt and 3461 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

180.03 EUR
3 461 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 118.08 EUR (138.44 USD) in Egypt and 2169 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

118.08 EUR
2 169 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 359.6 EUR (421.61 USD) in Egypt and 7012 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

359.60 EUR
7 012 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 224.42 EUR (263.12 USD) in Egypt and 4458 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

224.42 EUR
4 458 EUR

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 22.15 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 713.67 EUR (836.75 USD) in Egypt and 14803 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

713.67 EUR
14 803 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 423.23 EUR (496.21 USD) in Egypt and 10385 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

423.23 EUR
10 385 EUR

Salary

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Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 29.04 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 151.1 EUR (177.15 USD) in Egypt and 4388 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.6% lower in Egypt.

151.10 EUR
4 388 EUR

Hotels

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Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

59.2 EUR
88.5 EUR

Two stars

51 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

69.9 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

152 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

239 EUR
513 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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